Vacancies at The Bayelsa State Government

The Bayelsa State Government has established an Agency, Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA), which would in the first instance be responsible for implementing a 5 years World Bank Assisted Project, Community and Social Development Project (CSDP).

CSDP overall goal is to improve access to services for human development. To achieve this goal, the project aims to support empowerment of communities and Local Government Authorities (LGAs) to sustainably increase access of poor people to improved social and natural resources infrastructure.

The Bayelsa State Community and Social Development Agency invites applications from suitably qualified candidates from both the public and private sector to fill the vacant positions of:

A University degree in Agricultural Economics, Engineering, Extension Services, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Project Management and any other relevant degree, with at least twelve (12) years post qualification experience.

Previous experience in rural development projects or extension services shall be considered as additional advantage.

Computer literacy is compulsory.

Project Officer-Supervision

DutiesThe Project Officer-Supervision shall be:

Responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of operations officers.

Regular and timely liaison with other Project Officers for deployment of operations officers for field level activities.

Assist in the provision of technical advice on all engineering works e.g. construction/rehabilitation of infrastructure, erosion control bands, agro-processing equipment, feeder road construction etc.

In close liaison with relevant state ministries, departments, agency (ies) ensure the adoption of state approved standard technical designs for social infrastructure;

Ensure compliance with state level technical specification/standards for all social infrastructure,

Prepare budget and work plan for supervision of CDPs and micro-projects contained therein;

At least a first degree in Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Rural development and related fields, with at least five (5) years post qualification experience part of which must relate to monitoring and evaluation of community based initiatives.

Computer literacy is compulsory and experience in Community Driven development (CDD) is an added advantage.

Preparation of payment vouchers and maintaining the cash records in accordance with laid down procedures;

Maintenance of Advance Payment Register and monitoring of advances retirements;

Ensure the IDA Withdrawal Applications Register, Fixed Assets Register, Register of Imports, and other subsidiary ledgers are appropriately kept and up to date.

And any other duties as may be assigned by the General Manager

Qualification

At least a first degree or HND in Accounting, Banking and Finance with five (5) years post qualification experience.

Membership of professional association such as ACA, ACCA, ANAN or other equivalents.

Computer literacy is compulsory.

Project Internal Auditor

Duties

The Project Internal Auditor shall be charged with the responsibility of:

Preparation of quarterly Internal Audit report of the Agency.

Preparation of Audit progranme for the year.

To review and monitor the disbursement of the Agency (SOE).

To strengthen the Internal Control system of the project.

To review all the authorizations, approvals, eligibility and documentations of

expenditures.

To review the financial transactions of the communities in line with Financial

Procedures Manual.

And any other duty as may be assigned by the General Manager

Qualification and Experience

A University degree or Higher National Diploma in Accounting or Banking and Finance with at least five (5) years post qualification experience.

Membership of professional association such as ACA, ACCA, ANAN or other equivalents.

Computer literacy is compulsory.

Administrative Officer

DutiesThe Administrative Officer shall be charged with the responsibility of:

Supervising the work of a number of subordinate officers

Assisting in general administrative matters.

And any other duties as maybe assigned.

Qualification

A university degree in any of the Social Sciences or Humanities with at least five (5) years post qualification experience.

Computer literacy is compulsory.

Operations Officer

DutiesThe Operations Officer shall be charged with the responsibility of:

Sensitising and mobilizing communities on CSDP project objectives and activities as well as issues related to HIV/AIDS;

Facilitating communities to undertake needs assessment and prioritization that are socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable;

Facilitating communities in the formulation of CDP in line with (b) above; and

Any other duty assigned.

Qualification

A first degree or HND in Engineering, Social Sciences, Biological and Natural Sciences, Business Administration, Accountancy or related field, with at least three (3) years post qualification experience.

Computer literacy and willingness to learn and work extra hours and on week-ends is a must.

Applicants are not expected to be more than 35 years as at the time of recruitment and not above Grade level 9 if

Driver

DutiesThe Driver shall be responsible for:

All vehicular movements within and outside the state;

Maintenance of motor vehicles; and

Any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualification

Applicants must possess a FSLC, Trade Test, SSCE, GCE or NECO with at least ten (10) years of driving experience.

In addition, applicant must possess a valid "Class C" driver's licence with at least three (3) renewals.

Cleaner

DutiesThe Cleaner shall be responsible for:

General cleaning of the office and the premises;

Any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualification

Applicant should possess a minimum of FSLC with at least five (5) years experience.

Method of Application

Interested applicants should submit ten copies of signed and sealed application with curriculum vitae to:

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